Exploring Act 1 of Death of a Salesman

What is Willy Loman's profession in Act 1?

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Mechanic

• Salesman

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How does Willy feel about his son Biff's future?

• Willy is completely confident in Biff's future.

• Willy is indifferent about Biff's future.

• Willy believes Biff will fail no matter what.

• Willy feels a mix of hope and disappointment about Biff's future.

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What does Willy's flashback reveal about his relationship with his brother Ben?

• Willy is indifferent to Ben's success and does not think about him often.

• Willy and Ben have a close and supportive relationship without any rivalry.

• Willy feels superior to Ben and is proud of his own achievements.

• Willy admires Ben's success but feels envious and inadequate in comparison.

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What is the significance of the seeds Willy plants in Act 1?

• The seeds are a metaphor for his relationship with his family.

• The seeds indicate Willy's financial struggles.

• The seeds represent Willy's fear of failure.

• The seeds symbolize Willy's hopes for success and his desire to leave a legacy.

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How does Linda support Willy throughout the act?

• Linda criticizes Willy for his failures.

• Linda supports Willy by providing emotional support and encouragement.

• Linda ignores Willy's struggles completely.

• Linda encourages Willy to give up on his dreams.

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What does Biff's attitude towards his father reveal about their relationship?

• Biff's attitude reveals a strained and conflicted relationship with his father.

• Biff has a close and supportive relationship with his father.

• Biff admires his father and seeks his approval.

• Biff feels indifferent towards his father's expectations.

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What are the main themes introduced in Act 1?

• Conflict between personal desires and societal expectations, identity and self-discovery, family dynamics.

• Romantic relationships and love triangles

• The role of fate and destiny

• The importance of wealth and status

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How does Willy's perception of success affect his mental state?

• Willy's perception of success has no effect on his mental state.

• Willy believes success is solely based on wealth and status.

• Willy's success leads to increased confidence and happiness.

• Willy's perception of success leads to feelings of inadequacy and despair, negatively impacting his mental state.

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What role does the character Happy play in Act 1?

• Happy serves as a comic relief character throughout the act.

• Happy is a passive observer of Biff's actions.

• Happy is primarily focused on his father's business plans.

• Happy plays the role of an ambitious and approval-seeking character, contrasting with Biff.

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How does the setting of the Loman home contribute to the play's themes?

• The setting of the Loman home emphasizes the importance of family unity.

• The setting serves as a backdrop for comedic elements in the play.

• The setting of the Loman home highlights themes of disillusionment and the failure of the American Dream.

• The Loman home represents success and wealth in American society.

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